Lynn Thoman

How strong is the grip of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC inside Iran today?

And why is that power so strong of the IRGC?

And did they also have a hold through payments?

And you basically assess the probabilities of a more democratic government in Iran as very, very slim.

How do you assess Iran's nuclear capabilities?

Do you believe that this war makes a nuclear Iran more likely or less?

What other threats should neighboring countries to Iran be most concerned about?

Thinking about the end of this war, what do you think should be in the final terms?

What's the biggest risk that you believe people are underestimating right now?

Elliot, what are the three takeaways you'd like to leave the audience with today?

Elliot, thank you.

Thank you for your service in government.

And thank you for our conversation today.

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After every major turning point in the Middle East, we hear the same thing.